(Reuters) - Germany's EnBW (EBKG.DE) on Monday reported an adjusted net profit of 2.36 billion euros ($2.52 billion) for the January-September period, more than double its result a year earlier, citing positive power generation and trading as drivers. The net profit compared with 1.10 billion euros a year earlier, said the south-western utility in a statement, broadly confirming... Continue Reading →
With new orders of €13 billion in the bag, Prysmian pinpoints energy transition and electrification as growth drivers
(OET) Italy-headquartered cabling giant Prysmian Group has revealed strong results for the first nine months of 2023, with new orders year-to-date amounting to approximately €13 billion, including projects for which the Italian player has been selected as the preferred bidder. This was driven by energy transition and electrification, which are expected to remain long-term growth... Continue Reading →
Siemens Energy secures provisional deal for guarantees – sources
(Reuters) - The German government, Siemens AG (SIEGn.DE) and other parties involved in talks to cover billions of euros in project-related guarantees for Siemens Energy (ENR1n.DE), have agreed a deal in principle, three people familiar with the matter said. Siemens Energy makes gas and wind turbines as well as large converter stations, vital energy equipment for the country's... Continue Reading →
Deep Wind Offshore Partners with Hy2gen to Produce Hydrogen from Offshore Wind
(OE) Norway-based offshore wind developer Deep Wind Offshore has entered a partnership with the hydrogen company Hy2gen to produce green hydrogen from offshore wind. "The combination of offshore wind and hydrogen has massive potential. It is not possible to achieve net zero without green energy carriers, who will need a massive amount of renewable energy,"... Continue Reading →
Seven Existing UK Offshore Wind Farm Project Sites Set for 4GW Power Boost
(OE) Britain's Crown Estate said Thursday it was taking steps to enable the generation of up to an additional 4GW of green electricity from several offshore wind farm projects in development within the timeframe of the UK government’s offshore wind target of 50GW by 2030. The Crown Estate, which manages the seabed and much of... Continue Reading →
Siemens Energy sees electrolyser sales topping 1 billion euros mid-term
(Reuters) - Siemens Energy (ENR1n.DE) expects more than 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in revenues over the medium-term from its hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing business, one of the company's board members said on Wednesday. Electrolysers can use renewable energy to separate hydrogen from water, and the hydrogen can then be used as a alternative to fossil fuels in... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s Eletrobras swings back to net profit in Q3
(Reuters) - Brazilian power company Eletrobras (ELET6.SA) on Wednesday reported a third-quarter net profit of 1.47 billion reais ($302 million), swinging back to the black after a small net loss of 88,000 reais a year earlier. Analysts polled by LSEG had forecast a profit of 1.44 billion reais for Latin America's largest utility for the three months... Continue Reading →
Petrobras processes feedstock of 100% renewable raw materials at its Riograndense Refinery
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that the Riograndense Petroleum Refinery (RPR) has reached a historic milestone by processing 100% soybean oil in an industrial refining unit for the first time. The test, carried out between the end of October and the beginning of November, opens a new world frontier for biorefining. The technology, developed... Continue Reading →
NFE closes asset-based financing to fully fund its Barcarena, Brazil power plant
(OET) U.S. energy infrastructure company New Fortress Energy (NFE) has executed definitive agreements with the Brazilian development bank Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) and funds managed by Lumina Capital Management and BTG Asset Management to fund up to $575 million in asset-based financing. According to NFE, these financings will be used to... Continue Reading →
Equinor acquires Rio Energy, a Brazilian renewable energy company, with selected assets
(TN) Equinor signed an agreement with Denham Capital to acquire Rio Energy, a leading company in onshore renewable energy in Brazil. The transaction includes selected assets and employees, while Denham Capital will retain certain assets. With this acquisition, Equinor reinforces its position as an energy company in the Brazilian market. "Through Rio Energy, Equinor will... Continue Reading →